Barbara Ann Repan

Sharing Hope that Anchors the Soul

What Are Your Favorite Books?

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Books

This month I have some of my favorite books to recommend. This year, when I started to crochet blankets for nursing home patients, I listened to books while crocheting. Options for audiobooks There are many options for audiobooks and the two I use are Hoopla and Libby by Overdrive. They are available through your local library. Not all books are available but there is a nice selection. The popular books on Libby usually require a wait time. Last month I placed a hold on Let's Roll by Lisa Continue Reading

HOW TO HAVE PEACE

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Philippians 4:6-7

If you Google ‘How to have peace’ you will find a lot of good information. Everything from exercising to practicing mindfulness; acceptance and willpower. There are two kinds of peace I want to share about today. The first is God’s Peace. In Philippians, chapter 4, Paul tells us how to have God’s peace.  6 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all Continue Reading

The Anchor of the Soul is HOPE

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That symbol has so much meaning to me. The symbol of the anchor reminds me that Jesus is my hope and He alone anchors my soul. The anchor also reminds me of my Navy dad, who I lost several years ago. In a previous post, I wrote about the meaning of Hope as an Anchor HERE. In Hebrews 6:19, Paul, the Apostle says, "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He Continue Reading